Batchtown News – October 19, 2022

By Editor | October 18, 2022 |

By Marcy Klockenkemper
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The trees are colorful and the air is crisp and cool with a nice wind on a fall day. The county enjoyed two events in Hardin over the weekend. The first was St. Norbert’s Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings, and the traditional craft items, quilt raffle, and bake sale were part of the annual event one looks forward to. There were many familiar people to visit and talk with which made it fun for all.
The other was the Trappers Rendezvous with old time kettles steaming with pork cracklins, kettle corn and pork chops. They were also set up near the River Dock. Items from early American traditions of rustic styles of dress, and items there were the theme of the day. It was a good day to be in Hardin.
Some of the folks at the Hardin dinner were Judy Lamer, her daughter, Andrea; and her granddaughters, Sophie, and Holly. Aunt Marcy Klockenkemper joined them. Jerome and Betty Sievers, Lee and Jean Tepen, and many others were there as well.
Douglas and Hilda Breden of Kingsville, Texas, and Debbie Breden of O’Fallon were visitors of Verann Klockenkemper last week.
John Balman celebrated his birthday on Saturday, Oct. 15, with his wife, Jan and the family. Have a wonderful year, John.
Members of the Veizer family enjoyed eating at the Fill Inn Station. They are vacationing in their hometown. Family members present were: John and Lisa Veizer, Carla Veizer, Barb (Kinder) Veizer, and Greg Kinder. They are getting together for the town-wide yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22.
Nick Siemer is looking forward to visitors this Sunday. His daughter, Stacie and her husband, Larry Brost, will be arriving. They are planning a supper out together at the Fill Inn Station after a day of mowing, and helping Dad.
The Meppen Yard Sale and Batchtown Yard Sale are this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22. Be sure to check the directory of yard sale homes participating, and watch the signs.
Robin Hillen is having a yard sale at her home in Batchtown this Friday and Saturday.
The Batchtown Woman’s Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. to get the candy trick or treat bags ready for Halloween night. The members will be at the Village Hall to pass them out to the children on Halloween night.
Steve and Cindy Meszaros and Hayden visited Linda Russel Sunday afternoon.
Brody Eilerman, son of Eric and Shayna Eilerman, recently started basketball practice at Calhoun Junior High School.
The Entertainment Company, under the direction of Jerry Sievers, is now rehearsing for the Christmas Concert every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Hardin. The Concert is Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.
The Batchtown Methodist Church has Bible class every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., everyone is welcome.
The St. Vincent DePaul Food and Clothing Pantry is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is 1-618-576-2500.
The St. Vincent DePaul Society helps with rent, utilities GED. mortgage, and with other agencies. Call the volunteer hotline at 1-618-310-1141.
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Notes
Hurtful things wrinkle
My heart – -forgiveness
Puts it back in shape.
Sometime we need a change of heart
Written by Julie Hana
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